Though most of you can’t wait to see the end of January, I have got to say it’s been great. Each day seems to go by so quickly now that Alice is in our lives, and I bet that 2018 will be no different. One fine January day, we set off on an excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon for something rather exciting. Keep reading to find out about our first family getaway to Alveston Manor.
It seems that Alice is giving us an excuse to do some travelling around the UK, and so far in her first three months of life has ventured far and wide. Alveston Manor, part of the Macdonald Hotel Group, was kind enough to welcome us through its beautiful doors to explore what it had to offer.
Our room was a treat to behold. The bedroom come living room had a wonderful seating area which we made full use of. You could see how the hotel had been transformed from the old wooden beams still a prominent feature throughout. The bathroom was sleek and modern, while the bedroom outside took me right back to my childhood- like staying the night in my nanny’s cottage.
There was plenty of pampering on our first family getaway to Alveston Manor. Paul and I took it in turns to have a hot stone massage each. When it was my turn, I took Alice down to the Elemis spa to switch over, and she got to have a look around the chill out room, though no massage for her just yet!
Fully rested and relaxed, we made our way down to the hotel’s restaurant at 7pm. We each had a three course meal which made the evening so tasty. Alice sat and enjoyed watching all the goings on, and loved the look of my beetroot carpaccio with goat’s cheese starter!
Steak with potato purée and rosti
Warm chocolate brownie with ice cream
We took our desserts back up to the room and the staff were more than happy to accommodate this. Alice was well and truly done after such an exciting day!
The morning started off just as fantastic as the night finished. We were brought breakfast in bed- need I say more?
I enjoyed a cup of earl grey while looking out onto the manor’s gardens.
This was such a perfect first getaway to Alveston Manor, we all were so impressed with the rustic yet fresh venue.
Find your perfect room and book a stay at Alveston Manor this year.
Saharasplash x
Up for another blog post? Here’s what I got in the Aldi Baby and Toddler Event this month.
